As the day progressed we heard more and more about the heinous crimes committed against the people of Norway. Unfortunately, the collective response was overwhelmingly wrong in throwing blame at one group or another. Regardless of who did it, the responsibility lies at the feet of intolerance. The underlying problem is a lack or respect for human life and a lack of respect for freedom.
How do we ever understand such senseless acts?
Norway, we grieve with you. Be strong.
What can I say? For 235 years you have been a singular beacon of hope in a world beset by every sort of “ism” ever inflicted upon man.
America, I love you.
Happy Birthday!
Officially, this is our 3,000th post. Not too bad for just over three years. Thanks to all of our readers and all of our contributors over the years. Here’s to many more.
In addition to an Officer’s Club packed with great vendors, this year’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference, August 30-September 1 at Fort Bragg will include several events that are free to attendees.
Future Warrior Focus Day:
• MG Rodney Anderson, Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg
• COL Peter Newell, Director, Rapid Equipping Force
• James Cluck, SES, Acquisition Executive Director, Special Operations Research, Development and Acquisitions Center
• Dr. Jack Obusek, SES, Director, Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
Specialized Soldier Training Sessions on topics such as Combative Training and Resiliency Training.
Fort Bragg Forum
Live Fire Day
BraggBQ with food, activities & giveaways
I attended last year’s event and it was excellent. With these new events it should be even better. Be sure to register now.
How about we try something new? Since we don’t have a forum and many of you don’t use FaceBook how about we have an open swim?
You guys can pick any subject you want and discuss it so long as it pertains to Soldier Systems or Tactical Systems.
Feel free to say if you like something or hate it. Government, Civilian, your choice.
We’ve received a couple of reports that SSD has recently been blocked by web filters at several bases. Has anyone run across this?
We’ve introduced you to Quick Response (QR) codes in the past. Sure, they’re cool, but pretty generic. That is, until now.
FaceBook user Stevewebstlouis created this variation on a theme for Triple Aught Design. Not only are the colors tacticool but it is customized with special design elements. Best of all, it works. Get your QR code at qrcode.kaywa.com. But, you’ll have to find somebody to customize it.
Fellow fathers, today is as much about you as it is about your kids. If you can, do something with them. If you can’t, talk to them. No matter how old you are, or they are, they still need you. And, thank the dad in your life.
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
– Elizabeth Stone
